Executive Leader, Legal Affairs

2 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Lawyers Weekly Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to join our team at Lawyers Weekly. As a Director, Legal, you will play a key leadership role in shaping our organization's legal strategy and direction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert legal advice to senior management and other stakeholders on complex legal matters.
  • Develop and implement legal strategies to support the organization's goals and objectives.
  • Lead and manage high-profile projects and work programs with strategic, political, and operational significance.
  • Manage and develop teams of lawyers and other professionals to achieve business objectives.
  • Negotiate, advise, and litigate on a diverse range of high-profile international, trade, investment, regulatory, and domestic law issues.
Requirements
  • Law degree (or equivalent) from a recognized Australian tertiary education provider, or a degree from an overseas tertiary education provider recognized for admission to practice in Australia.
  • Entry in the Register of Practitioners of the High Court of Australia or the roll of barristers and solicitors of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory would be desirable.
What We Offer
  • A great team environment with a constant stream of interesting and rewarding work across the breadth of the government's agenda.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including part-time hours.


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